What's Next in SEC v. Ripple?
[Aug 16 2:30 AM] While the SEC case against Ripple was decided solidly in Ripple’s favor, the takeaways for the rest of the industry are limited.
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Crypto Behemoth Coinbase Enters The Bitcoin DeFi Arena
[Aug 15 3:13 PM] A short and cryptic tweet sparked a frenzy in X circles late Tuesday night when leading global exchange Coinbase hinted at plans to enter the wrapped Bitcoin market. The initial speculation was quickly validated by senior employees who corroborated…
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Volatility and Market Conditions
[Aug 15 3:00 PM] During times of uncertainty, the increased availability and accessibility of an investor’s portfolio can lead to reduced volatility and panic across all asset classes, including crypto-native tokens.
Stablecoins Can Make the World a Safer Place. Regulators Should Encourage Them
[Aug 15 2:27 PM] The global financial system will be better off if stablecoins are fully adopted and foreign exchange risk goes the way of the dinosaurs, says Christopher Perkins, president of CoinFund.
Ghost Chains to Goldmines: How to Create Web3 Products That People Want
[Aug 14 8:02 PM] The incentive structure of the current blockchain ecosystem works against useful innovation. CoinDesk columnist Azeem Khan has some ideas to fix that.
Silent Payments Are Coming To Better Protect Bitcoin Users
[Aug 14 7:12 PM] Bitcoin continues to provide a massive breakthrough in the digital age by allowing people to transact between each other without third parties. Bitcoin Magazine covered Silent Payments over two years ago to shed light on one of Bitcoin's…
The Coming Financialization of Hashrate Markets
[Aug 14 5:34 PM] Bitcoin hashrate, the computational power securing the Bitcoin network, is emerging as a unique commodity with intriguing investment potential, say Sadiq Jaffer, Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG UK, and Kunal Bhasin, partner for Digital…
The Anatomy of a Meltdown (and Just BTFD)
[Aug 14 5:11 PM] GSR’s Brian Rudick discusses the recent market meltdown, how towering bull tenets and fading risks could propel Bitcoin to $1m, and why the recent dip is a gift, all combining to make cryptocurrency’s risk-reward its most compelling in years.
Assessing the Lightning Network's Last-Mile Solutions
[Aug 13 3:37 PM] Custodial Lightning has clearly achieved product market fit. Users benefit from instant Bitcoin payments and minimal fees, while custodians manage the complexities of channel and liquidity management. Major platforms like Coinbase, Cash App…
With Broadband Growth Stalling, Real World Assets Offer a Lifeline
[Aug 13 2:09 PM] Althea CEO Deborah Simpier explains how “liquid infrastructure” can unlock connectivity for underserved populations around the world.
What I Learned About Crypto’s Future From Basecamp and FWBFest
[Aug 12 8:46 PM] Binji Pande, who works on partnerships at Optimism Unlimited and is contributor to The Optimism Collective, visits two summer retreats and returns with insights about how crypto can get greater user adoption.
Vote With Your Feet: A Short Story
[Aug 12 4:06 PM] “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Ben James said, poking the air with his fork to emphasize. I smiled back at my husband as he enjoyed the steak I’d grilled in the backyard. He was telling me about the second Citadel he wanted to create, this…
Crypto Needs to Radically Rethink Token Distribution
[Aug 9 5:25 PM] The prevailing “low float, high FDV” model can generate significant initial interest in project but benefits tend to disintegrate in the long-term, says Lava Network's Ethan Luc.
What the NYT and Washington Post Op-Eds Get Wrong About Crypto
[Aug 9 5:16 PM] It’s long past time for critics to look past their biases and recognize the reality of the digital assets industry, say Sheila Warren and Justin Slaughter.
Careers in Crypto: 5 Insights for 2024
[Aug 8 9:22 PM] In an overwhelming job market, leaning into personal networks and connections are more important than ever. Emily Landon, CEO of The Crypto Recruiters, outlines what is happening in the crypto job market and how you can position yourself or your…
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin and Lending
[Aug 8 3:00 PM] Bitcoin’s emergence in collateral structures has the potential to revolutionize the lending landscape. Its ability to mitigate credit risk amid escalating uncertainties highlights its transformative power.
The Degrowth of Bitcoin
[Aug 8 12:58 PM] Austrian economics dominates the discourse on bitcoin, but it is not the only heterodox economic theory that describes the importance of a type of money that sounds strikingly like bitcoin. Aspects of degrowth and ecological economics promote an…
Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work?
[Aug 8 4:31 AM] Sanctions are an effort to throw the weight of the U.S. dollar around to tamp down on activities the U.S. government thinks may be harmful – like money laundering to fund terror groups or rogue nations. The New York Federal Reserve thinks they had…
The Mortgage Industry Meets Digital Asset Capital Markets
[Aug 7 4:20 PM] Tokenized private funds primed for adoption as the industry has seen with short-term liquidity products, says Peter Gaffney, vice president, business development & strategy at Blue Water Financial Technologies Services LLC.
How DePIN Can Modernize Car Insurance
[Aug 7 4:16 PM] Auto insurers take a blanket approach to setting premium prices, disadvantaging drivers with better records. DePINs can help individualize policies while keeping data secure, writes Hugo Feiler, CEO of Minima.
Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC
[Aug 7 4:05 PM] As regulators scrutinize DeFi more closely, participants need to improve compliance around AML and KYC and make the process easier for customers, says Thomas Gentle, Compliance Officer, Quadrata.
DePIN Data Verification: A Challenge With no Silver Bullets
[Aug 7 3:14 PM] If the DePIN’s whole product is data, then spoofing makes its datasets less valuable. Here’s how to address false data, according to Leonard Dorlöchter, co-founder of peaq.
The Leap of Generosity: Hopping into Bitcoin Donor-Advised Funds
[Aug 7 1:50 PM] This article was originally published on Sound Advisory here. What is a Donor-Advised Fund?A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a highly flexible charitable giving tool that allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction…
Blockchains Against Corruption
[Aug 6 5:03 PM] From currency risk to judicial risk, companies face all sorts of unforeseen macro threats, particularly in an election year. Decentralized tech can ease the burden, writes Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
Opportunities For Bitcoin Remittance in West Africa
[Aug 6 1:57 PM] Africa stands at the cusp of a financial revolution as Ecowas region financial ministers and central bank governors advanced plans to launch the single currency initiative, known as the ECO. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
Is Bitcoin Still a Store of Value?
[Aug 5 6:57 PM] It depends on what you're trying to protect that value from. Day-to-day market volatility, no. Confiscation or monetary inflation, maybe.
DePIN and Machine Data Can Change Web3
[Aug 5 5:09 PM] DePIN enables the tokenization of machines, opening up RWA investments and spreading benefits to owners and users, says Leroy Hofer, CEO and co-founder of Teneo Protocol.
Trump and the Future of Bitcoin
[Aug 5 12:52 PM] If you weren’t there in person, it would be hard to accurately describe how long and winding the line was to see Donald Trump speak at the Bitcoin conference. The wait to even pass through security and find a seat in the auditorium was hours long…
On-Device Proofs Solve DePIN Verification Challenges
[Aug 2 9:27 PM] Zero-knowledge proofs generated on DePIN devices are the best way to provide robust verification for service, performance, and location data while maintaining decentralization and privacy, argue NovaNet cofounders Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab.
How DePINs Address AI's GPU Gap and Ethics Problems
[Aug 2 6:12 PM] The future of AI depends on our ability to build a more inclusive, equitable, and decentralized computational landscape, says Mark Rydon, co-founder of Aethir.